Germany Becomes More Friendly to International Skilled Labor
As of November 18, rewritten legislation in Germany makes it easier for people from outside the EU who wish to live and work in the country.
- As of November 18, rewritten legislation in Germany makes it easier for people from outside the EU who wish to live and work in the country.
- The minimum earnings for those in certain professions where the need for skilled labor is greatest (for instance, STEM disciplines) must only earn around EUR 39,683.
- "These legislative changes will make it easier for international companies working in Germany to recruit the top-quality employees they need," says Robert Hermann, CEO of the German government's international business promotion agency, Germany Trade & Invest.
- "It's an example of the government ensuring German competitiveness amid global bottlenecks of skilled labor in key sectors."